With the new tax year a little under a month away now, it might be a good time to give some thought to inheritance tax planning. lifetime gifts are often overlooked, but can be an effective way of reducing the inheritance tax liability after death
16.Mar.2018 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Cristina explains the role and responsibility of an LPA, what to consider and what could happen in the event that you haven't appointed one before losing mental capacity.
24.Sep.2017 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate
There comes a time when property and care home fees become a very serious consideration, and it might seem complicated and confusing. It doesn't have to.
18.Sep.2017 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Making a will gives a person the opportunity to look after and benefit the people who they care for, a group which may or may not include blood relatives. Bharbhage Singh discusses why it is especially important for the LGBT community to make a will.
22.Jul.2016 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Most people are aware of the importance of a will, which sets out how an individual’s assets are to be distributed on their death. Still, many people have not yet signed a will nor updated their last will since a material change in circumstances.
14.Apr.2016 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Laura Clark comments on the recent case of Ms Joy Williams, which demonstrates that a common law husband or wife is not automatically afforded any legal entitlement on the death of their partner.
11.Mar.2016 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Laura Clark discusses the recent case of Ilott v Mitson and explains why careful consideration must be given when making your will.
14.Aug.2015 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate
The Inheritance and Trustees Powers Act 2014 (ITPA 2014) affects the way in which assets of those people who die without making a will are shared between their relatives. Joanne Buckley of Fraser Brown Solicitors explains this in more detail.
13.Feb.2015 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate
The wills and probate department at Fraser Brown will be speaking at an upcoming ‘Later Life Matters’ event, which will focus on providing over 50’s with information and guidance related to all matters associated with growing older.
18.Aug.2014 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate
The wills industry could see quite a shake up over the coming years, if technology continues to develop and play a bigger role.
11.Aug.2014 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate
The government has announced that the Presumption of Death Act 2013 will come into force on 1 October 2014.
16.Jul.2014 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate
The Law Society has produced updated advice for writing wills in the 21st century, which focuses on leaving a digital legacy. Emma Small, a solicitor at Bingham based Fraser Brown Solicitors explains this in more detail.
25.Apr.2014 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate
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